June/July 2010
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The 2010 ICF Builder Awards
Foam Differences
Banking on the Future
ICF Product Directory
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The 2010 ICF Builder Awards
The most popular ICF project-of-the-year competition is back again for the sixth year.
Foam Differences
At least five different types of foam are used for insulated concrete forms. The different properties of EPS, XPS, polyurethanes, and the new graphite-based Neopor are all covered.
Banking on the Future
Built in the middle of America’s Tornado Alley, the National Bank of Commerce Operations Center in Oklahoma City is built to withstand Mother Nature’s worst. But it’s also designed to minimize its impact on the environment.
ICF Product Directory
The Special Advertorial section includes the leading ICFs and accessory products, organized by category and containing company contact information.
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| Magazine Format | Digital Download Magazine, Print Mailed Magazine |
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